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NMHPV Announcement

Wed, 15/06/2011 - 4:05pm
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Posted to ENEWS for Glenn Taylor on behalf of Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (ex Victorian Nurses Health Program)

 

Dear valued stakeholder,

The Victorian Nurses Health Program, which supports nurses and midwives throughout Victoria who have substance concerns or mental health issues, has officially changed its name to the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program, Victoria (NMHPV).

Appointment of Cath Williams as Principal Project Adviser, AOD Sector Performance

Thu, 28/04/2011 - 10:25am
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Please find below an announcement of the appointment of Ms Cath Williams as the Principal Project Adviser, AOD Sector Performance.

NDS - National Drug Strategy Document Release

Fri, 11/03/2011 - 3:32pm
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Please note:

The National Drug Strategy 2010-2015 has now been posted to the National Drug Strategy website – see http://www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au/internet/drugstrategy/publishing.nsf/Content/consult
 

Greens: Auditor-General's report calls for Drug & Alcohol Prevention Strategy - Hartland

Wed, 02/03/2011 - 2:00pm
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"The Auditor-General's report 'Managing Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Services'* released today demonstrates the scale of the alcohol and drug problem in this state," said Greens MLC Colleen Hartland.

Battle against the binge needs cultural shift

Wed, 12/01/2011 - 7:50am
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7.30 Report, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 04/01/2011 journalist Bronwyn Herbert

Alcohol has recently been ranked as the most harmful drug, but those addicted say recovery would be easier if there was a cultural shift in the attitude of Australians towards alcohol.

The full story can be viewed at: http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2010/s3106330.htm

BBV News

Fri, 07/01/2011 - 8:07am
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Posted to ENEWS for Jen Johnson on behalf of, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
La Trobe University

 

B.C. addictions study recommends free alcohol for homeless alcoholics

Fri, 17/12/2010 - 1:20pm
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 VANCOUVER - Alcohol is the cheapest drug in B.C., says a report released Thursday by the Centre for Addictions Research, which recommends a hike in liquor prices to reduce illness and injuries.

At the same time, researchers at centre at the University of Victoria recommend setting up a type of safe-drinking program offering free alcohol to homeless alcoholics to reduce their use of hazardous sources such as rubbing alcohol or mouthwash.

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